Below is a list of event dates and deadlines for chapter leaders to be aware of during the 2020-2021 academic year. Information will be added and/or updated throughout the year.
Important Dates for Sororities and Fraternities
AUGUST 2020
Information regarding Monroe County Health Department Guidance can be found on our website.
The Sorority and Fraternity Alumni Coordinator will email the meeting invitation to all Advisors to access the meeting. If you are an Advisor not receiving emails, please reach out to osfl@indiana.edu to get on the email list.
This meeting will be held via Zoom. An email was sent to student leaders and advisors with the meeting information. If you are a student leader or chapter advisor and are not receiving emails, please reach out to osfl@indiana.edu to get on the email list.
More information can be found on IFC’s website or by emailing the IFC Vice President of Recruitment at ifciurecruitment@gmail.com.
More information can be found on FYE’s website.
Information regarding the Greek Fee is available on our website, and will be shared with Chapter Presidents in meetings with Chapter Coaches.
Chapter Presidents must meet with their Chapter Advisor and Chapter Coach to review OSFL and SILC policies prior to August 21st. Following that required meeting, Chapter Presidents must submit their acknowledgement of OSFL policies via beINvolved prior to their organization’s re-registration being approved by SILC.
Information about OSFL policies can be viewed on our website.
As outlined in the University Recognized Housing Policy, Greek organizations whose members reside in “University Recognized Housing” must submit proof of their General Liability insurance policy, which must meet the terms identified in the University Recognized Housing Policy, to OSFL. Greek organizations may not host events until this documentation is submitted to OSFL.
More information regarding the process and how to register for recruitment can be found on IFC’s website.
Chapter Presidents must compile their officer and advisor contact information and submit to their OSFL Chapter Coach. A Template for the contact information was provided to Chapter Presidents in a Welcome Back email from their Chapter Coach.
SEPTEMBER 2020
Super Gavel is intended for council officers and chapter presidents. Meeting information will be sent via email to those student leaders.
IFC Chapters must submit their bid lists to the ICS Recruiter website by September 5, 2020. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the IFC Vice President of Recruitment at ifciurecruitment@gmail.com.
For students still interested in joining an IFC fraternity, there will be some organizations continuing recruitment throughout the rest of the month. Check the IFC Recruitment website to see what organizations are still participating in recruitment.
The Multicultural Greek Council will be hosting its first ever virtual week of events beginning Tuesday, September 8th. The four events will be focused on the council’s four pillars: Academic Excellence, Civic Engagement, Equity & Inclusion, and Leadership Development. The week of events will end with a virtual Meet the Greeks event on Sunday, September 13th.
More information on these events will be relayed through MCGC’s website and on their Instagram @mcgc_iub
The PHA Recruitment Team will post a recruitment informational video for interested potential new members to view regarding Spring 2021 recruitment. A virtual information session will be held via Zoom on September 8, 2020 at 7 pm to answer questions from interested potential new members about Spring Primary Recruitment and Fall Informal Recruitment. More information can be found on the PHA website.
The Sorority and Fraternity Alumni Coordinator will email the meeting invitation to all Advisors to access the meeting. If you are an Advisor not receiving emails, please reach out to osfl@indiana.edu to get on the email list.
As outlined in the OSFL Recognition Policy, organizations must submit program descriptions as follows:
- Health & Wellness Education Program: the GO must provide a program plan for providing at least two health, wellness, and prevention programs a semester for all members. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to, bystander intervention training, sexual violence/misconduct prevention, hazing/harassment, mental health, nutrition/healthy eating, discrimination/harassment, substance use, financial literacy, and general health and wellness promotion. Programs required or hosted by national organizations or Council will count toward this requirement.
- Academic Program: the GO must provide a chapter academic program that outlines the chapter’s academic standards, programming, and accountability process.
- Standards Board/Member Accountability Program: the GO must provide an overview of the process in which the chapter holds individual members accountable to the expectations of the organization.
Chapter Presidents must submit their required program descriptions through this OSFL beINvolved form.
As outlined in the OSFL Recognition Policy, organizations must submit program descriptions as follows:
- New Member Education Program: The GO must provide a detailed new member education program, including a timeline for when programming will be provided and the initiation date scheduled for the semester. The program must be reviewed by the GO’s national headquarters and shared with the chapter advisor.
Chapter Presidents must submit their required program descriptions through this OSFL beINvolved form.
Even though we may be physically distanced hazing can still occur and we must stay vigilant. We each have a responsibility to stop hazing behaviors, not only in our own chapters but the community as whole (both Greek and IU). National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) is an opportunity to collectively discuss hazing prevention efforts, but it also shouldn’t be the only time we talk about it. Below are several options for your chapter/council to engage in hazing prevention conversations. Your inter/national organization may also have resources available for you. Connect with your chapter coach to determine the best ways to keep the conversation going in your chapter after NHPW is over.
- Sunday, September 20th at 7:00 PM Eastern
Attend Love, Mom & Dad: Turning Tragedy into Progress, a live national town hall and panel, as a group. Sign up at https://bit.ly/3ba2cPN or watch a livestream on HazingPrevention.org’s Facebook page.
- Monday, September 21st
Wear purple in support of National Hazing Prevention Week. Take a selfie and/or a group photo safely in-person or via zoom and post to your personal and chapter’s social media accounts. Tag @OSFL_IU and @hazingprevention on Instagram and use #NHPW2020.
- Tuesday, September 22nd
Ensure all members of your organization know the definition of hazing by playing a fun review game using Kahoot or a similar app. IU’s hazing definition and examples can be found here. Once members know what hazing is, make a pledge to prevent hazing from happening in your chapter and the Greek community here.
- Wednesday, September 23rd
Host a chapter meeting or program to discuss hazing prevention efforts within your chapter and Greek community. Zeta Tau Alpha’s headquarters has provided several workshops and conversation starters for organizations to adapt and use for free. You can also utilize this time to brainstorm what future hazing prevention initiatives you would like to see in the Greek community and share that with Assistant Director for Wellness and Prevention, Karlee Nuttelman, at knuttel@iu.edu.
- Thursday, September 24th at 8:30 PM Eastern
Observe National GORDIEDay by watching the movie Haze, the story of Gordie Bailey, and hold a virtual group discussion. National GORDIEDay is organized by the Gordie Center to raise awareness about alcohol overdose and encourage students to intervene when a friend is in distress. Learn more at http://gordie.studenthealth.virginia.edu/nationalgordieday
- Friday, September 25th
Host a team-building night. Organize a positive event that builds camaraderie and trust within your organization. Your chapter coach is available to provide support if you need help generating ideas for in-person or virtual delivery in addition to the resources available in the NHPW 2020 Resource Guide.
OCTOBER 2020
The Sorority and Fraternity Alumni Coordinator will email the meeting invitation to all Advisors to access the meeting. If you are an Advisor not receiving emails, please reach out to osfl@indiana.edu to get on the email list.
Super Gavel is intended for council officers and chapter presidents. Meeting information will be sent via email to those student leaders.
All organization’s beINvolved rosters must be updated by this date, including the removal of graduated or resigned members, and the addition of Fall new members.
Information about the Greek Awards and Assessment Program can be found on our website.
NOVEMBER 2020
OSFL understands that there are situations where members are facing financial hardship or have specific situations and/or needs that should be considered. In these instances, students who have been charged the Greek Fee for the Fall 2020 semester may submit a fee waiver request. Information about the Greek Fee and the Fee Waiver Request processes are outlined on our website.
Women interested in participating in PHA Primary Recruitment during the spring semester must register through ICS during this time frame. Information about how and where to register is located on the PHA website.
Super Gavel is intended for council officers and chapter presidents. Meeting information will be sent via email to those student leaders.
The SFL J-Board is a board of undergraduate sorority and fraternity students, representing the 4 Greek councils, who adjudicate cases of sorority and fraternity organization misconduct that occur on or off Indiana University property. As designated by the Office of Student Conduct, the board meets with sorority and fraternity organizations who have alleged policy violations through the university’s educational conduct process to determine responsibility for code violations and develop individualized action plans. The SFL J-Board is a peer accountability process, in which board members consider the safety and security of the Indiana University community, individualized education, the mission of Indiana University, and the core values of the Office of Student Conduct and the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life, while determining the outcome of organization cases. If needed, members of the SFL J-Board may also serve as the student panelist for cases involving non-sorority and fraternity organizations, as well as for formal administrative conferences for sorority and fraternity organizations. Individual SFL J-Board members are not involved in adjudicating cases that involve their own chapter.
Learn more about the SFL Judicial Board and submit your application here.
The Sorority and Fraternity Alumni Coordinator will email the meeting invitation to all Advisors to access the meeting. If you are an Advisor not receiving emails, please reach out to osfl@indiana.edu to get on the email list.
Information regarding the Greek Fee is available on our website, and is shared in the Prospective Member Orientation.
All members of sororities and fraternities are required to participate in programming dependent upon their year in their organization. More information about required educational programming can be found on our website.
DECEMBER 2020
The Sorority and Fraternity Alumni Coordinator will email the meeting invitation to all Advisors to access the meeting. If you are an Advisor not receiving emails, please reach out to osfl@indiana.edu to get on the email list.
OSFL understands that there are situations where members are facing financial hardship or have specific situations and/or needs that should be considered. In these instances, students who have been charged the Greek Fee for the Fall 2020 semester may submit a fee waiver request. Information about the Greek Fee and the Fee Waiver Request processes are outlined on our website.
Information regarding the Greek Fee is available on our website, and will be shared with Chapter Presidents in meetings with Chapter Coaches.
Information about the Greek Awards and Assessment Program can be found on our website.
JANUARY 2021
Information about how to submit end-of-semester data will be sent via email to Chapter Presidents.
Information regarding PHA Primary Recruitment dates and logistics can be found on the PHA website.
During GLA, Chapter Presidents and Council Leaders from all four councils come together to facilitate community building, leadership development, and goal setting. Information about the retreat and how to register will be sent via email to Chapter Presidents.
FEBRUARY 2021
Super Gavel is intended for council officers and chapter presidents. Meeting information will be sent via email to those student leaders.
As outlined in the OSFL Recognition Policy, organizations must submit program descriptions as follows:
- New Member Education Program: The GO must provide a detailed new member education program, including a timeline for when programming will be provided and the initiation date scheduled for the semester. The program must be reviewed by the GO’s national headquarters and shared with the chapter advisor.
Chapter Presidents must submit their required program descriptions through this OSFL beINvolved form.
Information regarding PHA Primary Recruitment dates and logistics can be found on the PHA website.
All organization’s beINvolved rosters must be updated by this date, including the removal of graduated or resigned members, and the addition of Spring new members.
Information about the Greek Awards and Assessment Program can be found on our website.
Council officers will attend AFLV’s Virtual Conference to gain training, education, and preparation for their officer role. Information about AFLV can be found on their website.
MARCH 2021
OSFL understands that there are situations where members are facing financial hardship or have specific situations and/or needs that should be considered. In these instances, students who have been charged the Greek Fee for the Spring 2021 semester may submit a fee waiver request. Information about the Greek Fee and the Fee Waiver Request processes are outlined on our website.
Super Gavel is intended for council officers and chapter presidents. Meeting information will be sent via email to those student leaders.
Information regarding the Greek Fee is available on our website, and is shared in the Prospective Member Orientation.
APRIL 2021
Super Gavel is intended for council officers and chapter presidents. Meeting information will be sent via email to those student leaders.
All members of sororities and fraternities are required to participate in programming dependent upon their year in their organization. More information about required educational programming can be found on our website.
OSFL understands that there are situations where members are facing financial hardship or have specific situations and/or needs that should be considered. In these instances, students who have been charged the Greek Fee for the Spring 2021 semester may submit a fee waiver request. Information about the Greek Fee and the Fee Waiver Request processes are outlined on our website.
Information about how to submit end-of-semester data will be sent via email to Chapter Presidents.